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By Joshua Greenberg, REALfarmacy.com﻿﻿ An ancient practice of combating weeds with fire is making a comeback among organic farmers. Watch the demonstration above then let us know what you think about this as an Continue Reading

By Thomas Dishaw Farmer’s in Oregon could finally get a win in their fight against companies like Monsanto. House Bill 2739 is under consideration and, if passed, it would allow farmers and landowners to Continue Reading

By ARIANA MARISOL, REALfarmacy.com Brandi DeCarli and Scott Thompson have developed a way to fit an entire two-acre farm capable of feeding 150 people into a shipping container. Partnered with irrigation and solar Continue Reading

The perfect garden is dependent on the perfect timing. For high yields of any vegetable, it is important to know when to plant your seeds. If you plant a seed too soon, the seedling can be killed by sudden frost, Continue Reading

By ARIANA MARISOL, REALfarmacy.com When planning your garden, it is important to choose plants that grow well together. These friendly pairings will turn your garden into a diverse and thriving eco-system, filled Continue Reading

By ARIANA MARISOL, REALfarmacy.com Due to its nutritious content, and good taste, quinoa has become a common household food in the United States. Learn how to grow your own quinoa and never purchase it again. Quinoa Continue Reading

by RITA WINTERS What does it take to be an urban homesteader? One family in Pasadena, California managed to pull off bringing the country into the city. Around 3,720 square feet only, this self-sustaining home Continue Reading

Can small-scale farming in the modern age really generate enough income for the average family to make an honest living? For Jean-Martin Fortier and his wife, Maude-Hélène Desroches, it does. The Canadian couple Continue Reading

by CHRISTINA SARICH We need GMOs to feed the world like a fish needs dry land. A controversial farmer in California is proving that a veritable bumper crop can be had using new farming methods that don’t require GMO Continue Reading

90% of Americans used to grow at least some of their own food. Now, this number has dropped to 10%. The consequences of this shift are detrimental. Here is one company that is trying to change this. Over the Continue Reading